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Fans Flood Pat McAfee and Wife Sam with Love, Blessings, and Gratefulness for Sharing Their Difficult Road to Parenthood

Published 11/11/2022, 12:48 AM EST

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In the latest episode of the Pat McAfee Show, the former NFL player shared an emotional story about his wife Samantha going through a tough pregnancy. According to him, his wife suffered from ectopic pregnancy twice, which had taken a toll on their mental health. 

After several tries, the former NFL punter revealed that he was finally going to become a father through the IVF process. Subsequently, fans on social media are showering McAfee and his wife with love and affection.

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Fans are showing plenty of love toward Pat McAfee and his wife

In the comment section of the YouTube video, many fans left heartwarming messages for both McAfee and his wife, Sam. Also, many fans shared their own experiences and connected with McAfee’s story.

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One fan thanked the former NFL player turned analyst for drawing attention to ectopic pregnancy, as they had to go through a similar sort of situation. The user also thanked the doctors for saving his wife’s life. 

Another YouTube user, who is a medical personnel, thanked McAfee for sharing his sensitive story. That person said, “You publicly sharing your experience really helps decrease the stigma and lets people know they’re not alone.

Similarly, another user showed appreciation for McAfee for sharing his story, and tried to educate his mostly male audience about this medical process. Meanwhile, one person lauded McAfee for talking about this subject on a sports show.

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Earlier, McAfee revealed that he did not want to be a father because he was terrible as a kid. However, marrying Sam and being a husband changed his perception. One more fan agreed with his sentiment, as that YouTube user commented that he did not want to be a father as well. Now, he’s 30 and a father of 3.

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One more fan appreciated McAfee’s effort to put on a show amidst difficulties. Meanwhile, many fans showered their love for Samantha, as well, for battling the whole process without losing hope. One user commented, Dude, thanks for sharing this. What a journey. Makes me realize how awesome your wife is and the journey you are going through behind the scenes.

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Notably, McAfee and Sam are expecting their firstborn in a few weeks’ time after going through the IVF process back in July. Although McAfee doesn’t know the gender of the child, he will be excited to face this welcome challenge.

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